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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 11:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 60. North northeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 60. North northeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
Last Update:
8:33 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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